Alba Restaurant & Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Sefton
Alba Restaurant & Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Pear Tree Inn, Prescot Road, Melling, L31 1AP
How it compares in Sefton
That puts Alba Restaurant & Bar among the 1,796 places in Sefton holding top marks, 84% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,796 | 84% | ← Alba Restaurant & Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 265 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Alba Restaurant & Bar none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Alba Restaurant & Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bootle Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Carters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Food For Thought Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Go Local Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Eastcroft Park Primary School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Foxhouse Lane Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Great Mogul Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Everydayz Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2022 |
Questions about Alba Restaurant & Bar
What is Alba Restaurant & Bar's food hygiene rating?
Alba Restaurant & Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sefton Council on 14 March 2025.
Is Alba Restaurant & Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alba Restaurant & Bar last inspected?
Alba Restaurant & Bar was last inspected on 14 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sefton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alba Restaurant & Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alba Restaurant & Bar compare to other places in Sefton?
84% of the 2,128 rated food businesses in Sefton hold the top rating of 5, and Alba Restaurant & Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sefton Council inspects Alba Restaurant & Bar and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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